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Literacy Levels. (21 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: No, because the report was published in 1997 and the situation has dramatically improved since then because of policies pursued at primary, secondary and further education levels. The situation would have dramatically improved since then because of the policies we put in place. We have set out new targets in a number of policy documents.

Literacy Levels. (21 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: No, the statistics we have are the ones published in 1997 based on the OECD report. That is why it is important that we participate in the new OECD survey to give us more up to date information. All the evidence points to the fact that the situation has dramatically improved since then.

Literacy Levels. (21 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: The Department has close links with the VECs, which are dealing with the situation on the ground. We have a number of new policies in place that are set out in various policy documents, including the Towards 2016 social partnership agreement and the national programme for social inclusion. The new targets have been agreed by the social partners and we are striving to implement them to...

Literacy Levels. (21 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: It is obvious.

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (20 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: The teaching of computer literacy to those over 50 years of age is delivered through a number of current initiatives. Through The Back to Education Initiative (BTEI), the Department provides funding for part time learning opportunities for adults. Information and Communications Technology courses feature prominently within BTEI provision. Participants undertake programmes in ICT for both...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (20 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to review the school transport system including catchment boundaries. The Department is currently finalising proposals for progressing this commitment.

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (15 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: Bus Éireann operates the school transport services on behalf of my Department. Bus routes are planned in such a way as to ensure that, as far as possible, eligible pupils have a reasonable level of service, while, at the same time, ensuring that school transport vehicles are fully utilised in an efficient and effective manner. My Department has requested Bus Éireann to investigate the...

Cancer Screening Programme. (14 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline to the House the Government's strategy for capital investment in education projects and also to outline the current position in relation to the building project proposed for Le Chéile Educate Together national school, Mornington Road, Drogheda. The modernisation of facilities in approximately 3,200...

Cancer Screening Programme. (14 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: As soon as possible. In the interim period, pending the provision of a new school building, the Department has approved the rental of one further temporary classroom for this school for September 2008 to cater for its immediate accommodation needs. In addition, the Department also funded grant aid of approximately €394,000 for the provision of adequate car-parking facilities for this...

Schools Recognition. (14 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter and for giving me the opportunity to outline to the House the actions being taken by the Department to address the school accommodation needs of the Porterstown, Carpenterstown, Clonsilla areas of Dublin 15. The Minister is conscious that the Dublin 15 area as a whole is one of the most rapidly developing areas in the country and, as a result, there...

Cancer Screening Programme. (14 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I welcome the opportunity to address the issues raised by the Deputy and to set out the current position regarding mammography services in Limerick Regional Hospital and the roll-out of BreastCheck. The HSE has designated Limerick Regional Hospital and University College Hospital Galway...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (13 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to review the school transport system including catchment boundaries. The Department is currently finalising proposals for progressing this commitment.

School Accommodation (30 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline the Government's strategy for capital investment in education projects and the current position regarding my Department's long-term plan for Portlaoise in general. On the latter issue, the developing areas unit of the Department has identified the town as an area of rapid development. In this...

School Accommodation (30 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: The various options under consideration will be considered in the context of the Department's multiannual school building and modernisation programme. The Department will keep the school informed of any developments. I thank the Deputy again for affording me the opportunity to outline the current position regarding schools in Portlaoise.

Schools Building Projects. (30 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline to this House the Government's strategy for capital investment in education projects and also to outline the current position with regard to the Athlone Community College building project. As the Deputy may be aware, a developing areas unit was set up recently in my Department to focus on the school...

Schools Building Projects. (30 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline to the House the Government's strategy for capital investment in education projects and also to outline the current position on the building project for Ballygarvan national school. Modernising facilities in approximately 3,200 primary and 730 post-primary schools is not an easy task given the legacy...

Schools Building Projects. (30 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: ——the developing areas unit of the Department has identified Carrigaline as an area of rapid development. In this regard, a decision has already been taken to replace and expand the school. The new building, when completed, will be a 16-classroom school. A suitable site has been identified for the school in question. The site comprises three plots of land with three separate vendors....

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: My Department has requested a report from the Transport Liaison Officer for Co. Limerick, on the background to the case referred to by the Deputy, in the details supplied. The matter will be given further consideration on receipt of this report.

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: Under the terms of the Primary School Transport scheme pupils are eligible for free transport if they reside 3.2 kilometres or more from, and are attending, their nearest national school or school of amalgamation. In the case of amalgamations, pupils residing in a closed school area, may be deemed eligible for transport to the school of amalgamation only. If the Deputy wishes to supply...

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: I recently met with a deputation from the Young Mothers in Education Project in question. The group briefed me on their work and their financial support needs. While I took note of the work of the group and their needs, I explained that their application for funding under my Department's Special Projects for Youth Scheme would be considered, in conjunction with all other applications for...